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transitions to a remote workforce, which many people are adapting to. Practice public speaking and writing with your friends and family, and ask them to make constructive critiques. Practising proper body language, like eye contact and good posture, is also beneficial to best communicate with hiring managers during interviews as well as coworkers once you land the job. able to you.

You might be asking yourself, ‘how do I create my own virtual career fair?’ First, consider utilising free, online resources that provide you with skill and interest assessments and point you to jobs

that match your results. From there, you'll be able to view job applications and internship opportunities with an idea of what you like and what interests you. Alternatively, virtual field trips or virtual career exploration tools are be

coming more prevalent and popular among today's youth. For example, for teens who might be interested in manufacturing or engineering.

Prepare for virtual interviews

Before any interview, preparation is imperative so you're able to put your best foot forward. First, you must create a resume that clearly and concisely highlights why you're the perfect match for the job. Your resume is a recruiter's first impression of you. To ensure you ‘wow’ any recruiter, research free online resume writing tutorials or download resume templates to spruce things up. Also, ask for a second pair of eyes on your resume to check for any spelling or punctuation errors as well as to provide overall feedback. Additionally, host mock video interviews with a parent or peer to make you feel fully prepared for the actual interview. Recruiters across the country are hiring young people virtually now, so becoming comfortable speaking through a computer will improve your confidence.